Dear Chicago House, I think it is fair to say I am officially fed up with winter and snow. I haven’t seen any grass since November, endured the wrath of […]
Art
DIY Wall Art Ideas for Coastal Decor
Dear Chicago House, I really gravitate to a coastal style of decorating, I like simple lines and cool color palettes. I know I live a long way from the sea […]
Coastal Themed Vignette
Faced with another icy, snowy morning today I am dreaming of warm, balmy days and breathing in the salty air of the ocean instead of subjecting my lungs to arctic […]
Icy Photos – Polar Vortex Chicago
Dear Chicago House, Oh my, it has been rather cold this week, we bottomed out at -19 deg F ( that is -28 deg C) so cold in fact that […]
Creating Art on the Beach
Dear Chicago House, This time last week I was in sunny Florida, enjoying the feeling of sand between my toes and the sun on my face. Back in Chicago and […]
Arty Farty Friday #39 & Giftcard Winner!
Dear Chicago House, I have been sorting through some photographs recently and came across some snaps of a little driveway art done by Miss Chicago Teen …when she was about […]
Arty Farty Friday #38 Under-foot
Dear Chicago House, When I started the Arty Farty Friday series I did really well and posted religiously every week. But I have got a bit slack of late only […]
A Snapshot of Amish Countryside
Dear Chicago House, With Miss Chicago Teen going back to school on Thursday it feels like summer is rapidly coming to a close…we will be going back to schedules, alarm […]
Lincolnshire Art Fest
Dear Chicago House, This past weekend was the Lincolnshire Art Fest, I really enjoyed my visit last year and it even inspired a new bit of artwork which I have […]
A Secret Garden Shed in Wales
Dear Chicago House, Who knew that jet lag would have me out working in the garden at 7.30 am. By 9.30 this morning I had completed an entire dead head, […]
